Kenny Miller can't stop jeers from Scottish fans

KENNY MILLER saved Scotland's blushes at Hampden Park with an equaliser as they drew 1-1 with Macedonia.

Scotland, who were jeered off at the end, were stunned when Nikolce Noveski opened the scoring after 11 minutes with a goal that appeared to be offside.

But they hit back just before the break as Miller fired home from close range.

Manager Craig Levein said: "I thought we struggled to really get going. The second half was better but it was a struggle for us.

"There's no one more frustrated than me. If the fans vent their frustration by booing, I completely understand that."

Dean Shiels netted his first goal for Northern Ireland, but they conceded an 86th-minute Daniel Alves goal to draw 1-1 with Luxembourg at Windsor Park.

In their friendly at Craven Cottage, the Republic of Ireland beat Oman 4-1. Shane Long scored the opener then Robbie Brady smashed home a volley and Kevin Doyle made it three before Eid Al Farsi pulled one back. Alex Pearce hit the fourth.

There's no one more frustrated than me. If the fans vent their frustration by booing, I completely understand that

Roberto Soldado hit a late winner as Spain began the defence of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Georgia in Tbilisi.